General

General is the control center for startup behavior, safe layout editing, and import/export actions.

What this tab controls

• Silent launch at login
• Layout lock and quick refresh button
• Enable CLI code toggle for terminal CLI/TUI access
• LaunchNext app icon override
• Data export/import and system Launchpad import
• Reset, refresh, and quit actions

Recommended first-time checklist

1. Enable Silent launch at login if you want LaunchNext ready after every sign-in.
2. Keep Lock layout off while you are still arranging pages and folders.
3. Turn on Enable CLI code only if you need terminal CLI/TUI workflows.
4. Enable Show quick refresh button if your app list changes often.
5. Import your old system layout with Import System Launchpad.
6. Optionally apply Apply Classic Layout Preset for a clean baseline.
7. Click Refresh once and verify pages, folders, and ordering.
8. Re-enable Lock layout after your structure is stable.

Startup and layout

Launch at login

Silent launch at login starts LaunchNext in the background after you log in, without forcing the window open.

Layout lock

Lock layout prevents drag-and-drop rearrangement until turned off. This is the safest way to avoid accidental changes.

Quick refresh

Show quick refresh button adds a fast refresh entry on the main UI, useful if you frequently install or remove apps.

CLI access

Enables terminal access for LaunchNext CLI/TUI features. Keep it off unless you actively use terminal commands.

See CLI and TUI for command details.

Application icon

You can replace the LaunchNext app icon from this tab.

• Choose... supports .icns, .png, .jpeg, and .tiff
• Restore default reverts to the stock icon
• 512x512 icon files usually look best

Data management

Export data

Export Data creates an export package of your LaunchNext data and preferences.

Import data

Import Data restores from an exported folder. You can choose what to import, such as layout, appearance, app sources, hidden list, shortcuts, gesture settings, and custom titles.

Import the system Launchpad

Import System Launchpad pulls your system Launchpad layout and folder structure into LaunchNext.

Apply the classic layout preset

Apply Classic Layout Preset applies a macOS 26 style preset layout and then appends remaining apps.

Bottom action buttons

• Refresh: re-scan and re-render current data
• Reset Layout: removes folders, saved order, and layout customization after confirmation
• Reset Appearance Tab Settings: restores visual settings without changing pages, folders, or app order
• Quit: exit LaunchNext

Troubleshooting

Import finished but UI looks unchanged

1. Click Refresh.
2. Check your grid size and spacing in Appearance.
3. Confirm you imported the right source in Data Management.

I reset by mistake

Check Backup for a recent snapshot, then import it.